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• Plateau Assembly raises alarm over fresh Mangu attacks

  18-08-2026 16:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Says over 26 killed, 38 houses burntBy Golok NanmwaThe Plateau State House of Assembly has raised the alarm over fresh attacks on communities in Mangu Local Government Area of the state, saying over 25 persons were killed in Bin-Per, Bwai District, while another person was killed in attacks on Jwak and Murish communities.The Assembly also disclosed that no fewer than 38 houses were burnt during the attacks, while several hectares of farmlands, barns containing stored grains and other va
  
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• US sanctions ICC president over court’s investigations

  18-08-2026 21:47 via punchng.com
  
  The US has sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and a senior lawyer over the court’s investigations, escalating its campaign against the Hague-based courtRead More: https://punchng.com/us-sanctions-icc-president-over-courts-investigations/
  
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• Premier League to publish referee, VAR explanations after matches

  18-08-2026 21:47 via punchng.com
  
  Premier League will publish referee and VAR explanations, including direct quotes and Ref Cam audio, to increase transparency for fans this season.Read More: https://punchng.com/premier-league-to-publish-referee-var-explanations-after-matches/
  
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• NANS urges Tinubu to release withheld Osun LG funds

  18-08-2026 21:31 via punchng.com
  
  NANS appeals to President Tinubu to release over ₦200 billion in withheld Osun LG funds, stressing their impact on grassroots development and student commuRead More: https://punchng.com/nans-urges-tinubu-to-release-withheld-osun-lg-funds/
  
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• Lagos honours 506 LG workers for long service

  18-08-2026 21:31 via punchng.com
  
  Lagos State Government celebrates 506 dedicated LG workers with a Long Service Merit Award, recognising their commitment and professionalism.Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-honours-506-lg-workers-for-long-service/
  
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• Angelique Kidjo immortalised on Hollywood Walk of Fame

  18-08-2026 21:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Five-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo on Tuesday became the first Black African to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.In a glitzy ceremony under palm trees and picture-perfect California skies, Kidjo was feted by film stars and music industry titans as she unveiled the star on the busy thoroughfare.“We Africans don’t know what we’ve given to the world,” the 66-year-old said.“Without us, there’s no music possible on this planet.”After
  
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• Edo Assembly panel pledges fair probe of ex-speaker Agbebaku

  18-08-2026 21:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Mr Bright Iyamu, Chairman of the five-man ad-hoc committee set up by the Edo House of Assembly to investigate its immediate past speaker, Mr Blessing Agbebaku, says the probe will be transparent, fair and devoid of vendetta.Speaking after the committee’s inauguration on Tuesday in Benin, Iyamu, who represents Orhionmwon South constituency, said the investigation is a normal democratic process and not targeted at any individual.“I want to let you know that it is not a  witch-hun
  
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• 2027: Election not do-or-die, says Tinubu, warns against ethnic, religious politics

  18-08-2026 21:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  —Urges leaders to put nation’s interest above personal, partisan ambitionsBy Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has warned political actors in the forthcoming general elections not to use divisive or primordial sentiments of ethnicity or religion as tools for seeking power.The President made the remark in Abuja at the signing of the peace accord ahead of the 2027 elections.He urged political parties to commit to a peaceful and transparent electoral process, stres
  
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• Police arrest five over motorcycle, vehicle theft syndicate in Benue

  18-08-2026 21:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Peter Duru, MakurdiThe Benue State Police Command has arrested five suspects allegedly linked to a syndicate specialising in the theft of motorcycles and motor vehicles across Benue and neighbouring states.The breakthrough, according to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Peter Aondongu, followed a petition received by the Commissioner of Police from a resident of Gboko whose motorcycle was allegedly obtained under false pretences.Aondongu, in a statement, said the victim repor
  
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• Tinubu hosts Doguwa, Akpabio, Oyetola at Aso Rock

  18-08-2026 21:15 via punchng.com
  
  President Tinubu holds closed-door meetings with key political figures like Doguwa, Akpabio, and Oyetola at Aso Rock. Discover the latest updates from theRead More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-hosts-doguwa-akpabio-oyetola-at-aso-rock/
  
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• I can’t promise everything, Fubara pledges focus before 2027 exit

  18-08-2026 21:15 via punchng.com
  
  Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara pledges to deliver quality projects and address critical needs before his 2027 exit, focusing on healthcare and infRead More: https://punchng.com/i-cant-promise-everything-fubara-pledges-focus-before-2027-exit/
  
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• 2027 Peace Accord: APC rejects violence, hate speech, misinformation -Tinubu

  18-08-2026 21:15 via punchng.com
  
  President Tinubu and APC commit to the 2027 Peace Accord, rejecting violence, hate speech, and misinformation for peaceful, transparent elections in NigeriRead More: https://punchng.com/2027-peace-accord-apc-rejects-violence-hate-speech-misinformation-tinubu/
  
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• 2027: No security architecture can guarantee peace if politicians choose violence — Defence Minister

  18-08-2026 21:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiABUJA — The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has warned that no security architecture, regardless of how sophisticated, can guarantee peaceful elections if political actors choose violence over dialogue.He also said no electoral law could succeed where misinformation was allowed to replace truth, stressing that credible and peaceful elections were a shared responsibility among all stakeholders.Musa spoke as guest speaker at the eighth edition of the B
  
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• 2027: We are ready to begin campaigns — Labour Party

  18-08-2026 21:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By John AlechenuABUJA — The Labour Party (LP) has announced its readiness to commence campaigns for the 2027 general elections in line with the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Ken Asogwa, disclosed this in a telephone interview with Vanguard in Abuja on Tuesday.He said the party was fully prepared to begin campaigns for all elective positions, from the governorship and state and National Assembly
  
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• Bayern’s Musiala suffers another collapse in three days

  18-08-2026 21:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala was taken off the pitch after collapsing in a pre-season friendly on Tuesday, three days after a similar incident in Munich.The 23-year-old fell to the turf just minutes after coming on late into the match at second-division Heidenheim.Musiala appeared dazed as he received medical treatment and was helped off the pitch.After the match, Bayern sporting director Max Eberl said Musiala would make a comment on the situation soon.“Jamal will speak ab
  
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• NASS houses over 14,000 workforce daily, excluding lawmakers, visitors — CNA

  18-08-2026 21:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Says 3,500 bills passed by both chambers in three years; insists on special salary scale for legislative aidesBy Henry UmoruABUJA — The Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA), Barrister Kamoru Ogunlana, has disclosed that the National Assembly accommodates more than 14,000 personnel daily, comprising career civil servants and legislative aides.According to him, the figure excludes the 469 federal lawmakers and the large number of visitors who visit the lawmakers daily, making the National A
  
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• NAICOM cancels Universal Insurance Plc’s registration, appoints Receiver/Provisional Liquidator

  18-08-2026 21:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Innocent AnabaThe National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, has cancelled the certificate of registration of Universal Insurance Plc and appointed a receiver/provisional liquidator to commence the process of winding up the affairs of the insurance company.
  The cancellation, which took effect on August 14, 2026, followed the company’s alleged failure to meet the prescribed Minimum Capital Requirement, MCR, applicable to its category of licence within the stipulated compliance period.
  In a
  
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• Bayern’s Musiala suffers second on-field collapse in three days

  18-08-2026 20:58 via punchng.com
  
  Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala suffers a second on-field collapse in three days, raising serious health concerns. Get the latest on Musiala’s condition.Read More: https://punchng.com/bayerns-musiala-suffers-second-on-field-collapse-in-three-days/
  
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• 8 most employable courses to study in the UK in 2026

  18-08-2026 20:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  For international students considering studying in the United Kingdom, UK choosing a course with strong employment prospects can be just as important as selecting a university.With demand continuing across healthcare, technology, engineering, finance and emerging industries, some degree programmes offer stronger career opportunities than others.Here are some of the most employable courses to consider in the UK in 2026.1. Medicine, Dentistry and HealthcareMedicine and other healthcare-related co
  
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• US lawmaker opposes lifting Nigeria’s CPC status after Plateau attack

  18-08-2026 20:45 via punchng.com
  
  Following a deadly Plateau attack, a US lawmaker opposes lifting Nigeria’s Country of Particular Concern (CPC) status, citing ongoing Christian persecutionRead More: https://punchng.com/us-lawmaker-opposes-lifting-nigerias-cpc-status-after-plateau-attack/
  
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• La Liga: Rodri joins Barcelona from Manchester City

  18-08-2026 20:45 via punchng.com
  
  Spain’s World Cup-winning captain Rodri completes his €76.5 million move to Barcelona from Manchester City, signing a deal until 2030. Read more about theRead More: https://punchng.com/la-liga-rodri-joins-barcelona-from-manchester-city/
  
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• INEC to deploy 1.4 million ad hoc staff for 2027 elections — Amupitan

  18-08-2026 20:45 via punchng.com
  
  INEC plans to deploy 1.4 million ad hoc staff across Nigeria for the 2027 elections, ensuring a free, fair, and credible electoral process. Learn more abouRead More: https://punchng.com/inec-to-deploy-1-4-million-ad-hoc-staff-for-2027-elections-amupitan/
  
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• 2027: G100, Reps Minority Caucus mobilise opposition, back August 31 Summit

  18-08-2026 20:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Gift Chapi-Odekina, AbujaEfforts to forge a united opposition front ahead of the 2027 general elections received fresh impetus on Tuesday as the G100 political movement and the Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives agreed to deepen collaboration aimed at challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).The development followed a meeting between a delegation of the G100, led by its Convener, Salihu Lukman, and members of the House Minority Caucus, led by the Minority Leader, F
  
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• Top 10 countries producing gold as Ghana overtakes US

  18-08-2026 20:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Ghana has risen to sixth place among the world’s largest gold-producing countries after recording a unprecedented 185 tonnes of gold production, effectively overtaking the United States in the global standings.The updated global ranking for top gold producers is:
  China — 385 tonnesRussia — 345 tonnesAustralia — 293 tonnesCanada — 213 tonnesPeru — 209 tonnesGhana — 185 tonnesUS — 157 tonnesUzbekistan — 125 tonnesMexico — 114 tonnesIndon
  
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• Protests as 24 Plateau attack victims get mass burial

  18-08-2026 20:31 via punchng.com
  
  Women protest the mass burial of 24 victims killed in recent Plateau attacks in Mangu LGA, demanding urgent government action and justice.Read More: https://punchng.com/protests-as-24-plateau-attack-victims-get-mass-burial/
  
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• FCSC tightens 2026 promotion exam with expert-drafted questions

  18-08-2026 20:31 via punchng.com
  
  The FCSC is enhancing its 2026 promotion exam with expert-drafted, rigorous questions to ensure competence and professional knowledge among civil servants.Read More: https://punchng.com/fcsc-tightens-2026-promotion-exam-with-expert-drafted-questions/
  
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• Atiku, Makinde absent as presidential candidates, parties sign peace pact

  18-08-2026 20:31 via punchng.com
  
  Presidential candidates and parties sign a National Peace Accord for the 2027 general elections, pledging issue-based campaigns and shunning violence. LearRead More: https://punchng.com/atiku-makinde-absent-as-presidential-candidates-parties-sign-peace-pact/
  
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• Container truck queues trigger gridlock, cripple activities in Mile 2, Kirikiri

  18-08-2026 20:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …..Inadequate coordination causes menace – Truck driverBy Providence AyanfeoluwaActivities along the Mile 2-Kirikiri axis were brought to a standstill yesterday as a heavy traffic gridlock caused by truck movement from the Kirikiri area stretched towards Mile 2, disrupting the movement of motorists, residents and businesses in the area.
  This is despite the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) introduction of a movement code to guide the movement of empty containers into seaport terminals
  
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• Lagos Assembly receives Sanwo-Olu’s budget reordering request

  18-08-2026 20:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ebunoluwa SessouThe Lagos State House of Assembly yesterday received a request from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for the reordering of the 2026 Appropriation Law, christened the “Budget of Shared Prosperity.”The request, contained in a letter read to the lawmakers by the Clerk of the House, Mrs Adenike Oshinowo, outlined the rationale and priorities behind the proposed budget reordering.Leading the debate, the Chairman of the House Committee on Economic Planning and Budget, Olumoh
  
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• 2027: Tinubu, Obi, Atiku, others sign peace accord, vow issue-based campaigns

  18-08-2026 20:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Obi tells voters to reject violators at polls
  …Peace Committee warns against hate speech, violence, fake news…INEC: 2027 elections are “competitive job interviews”…2,510 security incidents recorded in 14 monthsBy Joseph Erunke, AbujaPresidential candidates and leaders of political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections have signed a National Peace Accord, pledging to conduct issue-based campaigns and reject violence, hate speech, personal attacks, f
  
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